Hey Kiddo in Denver is Tennyson Street's trendiest new restaurant

Chef Kelly Whitaker doesn't do predictable. In fact, to access his new restaurant — arguably one of Denver's hippest yet — you'll need to take an elevator.

Details: Hey Kiddo, which debuted on Tennyson Street last Thursday, puts complexity and innovation at the forefront with elegant dishes that draw inspiration from around the world.

• Whitaker, famous for his highly acclaimed eateries The Wolf's Tailor and Basta, partnered with San Francisco chef Deuki Hong on the cocktail-forward concept.
• Hong's influence is spotted in several menu standouts, like the Korean fried chicken and shaken chef rice (which a waiter enthusiastically shakes up at your table).

Of note: The restaurant — which seats about 45 people and sits atop the third floor of a building where a boutique hotel is housed — features two additional concepts to explore.

• Ok Yeah is an intimate bar hidden at the back of the dining room. There is no menu; bartenders craft cocktails suited to your taste. Daily handroll specials are also available.
• The Rooftop offers rotating snacks and cocktails, plus a stunning view of Tennyson.

What to watch: The menu is meat-heavy now, but will become more produce-focused as farms begin harvesting this spring, Westword reports.

Getting there: Hey Kiddo is at 4337 Tennyson St. Reservations are only available for large groups.

• Open: Tuesday-Saturday from 5pm-midnight.